New Students

Congratulations on your decision to join our community, and welcome to The New School! This page is designed to acquaint you with the important steps you need to take for a successful start to your New School journey.

Narwhal Compass

The First Year Experience

Important Dates

Fall On-Campus Housing Move-In
Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, 2026

Fall New Student Orientation
Sunday, August 23–Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Fall Family Orientation
Friday, August 21, or Sunday, August 23, 2026

Spring On-Campus Housing Move-In
Sunday, January 17, 2027

Spring New Student Orientation
Tuesday, January 19, 2027

Spring Family Orientation
Tuesday, January 19, 2027

Take The Next Step

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.